Free: Acoustic Arts in the Park
This weekend, Acoustic Arts in the Park will feature live music from Steve and Charisse Kahler, Amanda Lind, and Acoustic Scratch. Find them in Central Riverside Park, just north of the zoo, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 11th, 2011. The concerts, presented by the Kansas Acoustic Arts Association, are free and […]
Get Free Iced Tea on National Iced Tea Day
Lipton is giving away a coupon for free tea on June 10th, National Iced Tea Day. To get the coupon, you’ll need to “Like” Lipton Iced Tea on Facebook. Then on Friday, June 10th, go to their page and share the coupon with at least one friend. You’ll then be able to print your coupon […]
Good Grades = Free Wingnuts Tickets!
Score an A on your end-of-year report card and score a FREE general admission ticket to one of the regular season Wichita Wingnuts games. Kids can bring their final report cards for the year to the Wichita Wingnuts box office at Lawrence Dumont Stadium. The ticket seller will mark the A and you’ll get your […]
PGA Wichita Open Tickets from $10 — 100% of Proceeds Benefit Charities
Thanks to Krista Gard and Shanna Ireland with the Wichita chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for mentioning this on Facebook. The Preferred Health Systems PGA Wichita Open is June 16-19 at Crestview Country Club. Tickets for the open start at $10, which include access to the grounds and 2 free drinks. (Other ticket […]
Free Community CPR Training Day
The whole family is invited to a free introductory CPR training event from the American Heart Association on Saturday, June 4, 2011. Kids will learn how to call 911, meet Wichita Police Department officers and see the inside of an ambulance and fire truck, and everyone will be able to watch demonstrations of basic CPR […]
White Castle One-Day Homecoming Deal – 2 Sliders for .90
White Castle is back, temporarily, to where it started. On May 19th, White Castle will be in town selling its signature teeny-tiny burgers in the parking lot of Dillons at Central and Rock. This visit will be the kick-off celebration for the fast-food chain’s 90th anniversary year. It also coincides with Dillons’ 90th anniversary year. […]
“Walk the Trails” Ribbon-Cutting and Walk
Scroll down to find a map and descriptions of the themed Wichita walking paths. Related: Where to Walk in Wichita Walk the Trails includes nine new walking routes in Wichita and two in Haysville. Each loop has a theme and features signs that highlight entertaining, amusing, or just interesting information about people and places in […]
Quick: Half-Price Tickets for the Frontier Western Celebration in El Dorado
Frontier Western Celebration organizers are offering half-price adult tickets at their website until Tuesday, May 17th. Each adult ticket will only be $10 and will include admission to all arena events, heritage activities, and concerts. This summer, the Frontier Western Celebration will be back in El Dorado, Kansas with with a weekend of western fun. A […]
Free Admission Saturday to Society of Decorative Painters International Expo
The Society of Decorative Painters holds its 2011 International Conference and Expo at Century II Expo Hall May 17-21. This event offers more than 130 watercolor, oil, acrylic and colored pencil painting classes for skill levels from beginner to advanced painters. The Expo will be open to the public Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Saturday, May […]
Cheap Summer Fun in Wichita
Let’s start our list! School is out in just a week or so for most public schools in the area. Below are some ideas of inexpensive summer activities for kids (and some for adults!) in the Wichita area. (I’ll update the list with links and more information as I get it.) If you see that […]
Discounts on Tickets to Wichita Highland Games and Celtic Festival
Purchase your tickets in advance to receive a nice discount on your tickets to the Wichita Highland Games and Celtic Festival at Sedgwick County Park May 14 and 15, 2011. Pay $8 and get one FREE child’s admission for each adult ticket purchased in advance. Tickets at the gate on the day of the event […]
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Home on the Cheap
Cinco de Mayo falls on a Thursday this year, which means for most of us who have kids and jobs it’s just another night at home. There’s no reason, though, that we can’t turn Thursday night into a fiesta on the cheap. Pick up a package of corn tortillas and a pork shoulder for Slow-Cooker […]
Cinco de Mayo and More at NOMAR!
Last week was the official opening of the new NOMAR International Plaza at 21st and Market. This weekend will mark the first in what will hopefully be many events at the new venue. Here are several events coming up at the end of this week: On Thursday, May 5, there will be free Zumba for […]
Launch Party at the Kansas Cosmosphere 4/29
UPDATE: The launch has been delayed, so the launch party won’t happen today. Hopefully it will be rescheduled, and I’ll try to let you know. The Cosmosphere will be showing the last launch of the Space Shuttle Endeavour on Friday, April 29, beginning at 2 p.m. It will be shown live on a large screen […]
FREE Trees, Wichita: Care-a-Ton tree giveaway this April
Care-a-Ton is going to give away free trees again this April. The free tree giveaway in Old Town is in its fifth year. 1,000 four-foot Sunset Maple trees will be available for pickup at 7 a.m. on Friday, April 29th in Old Town Square. As you can imagine, 1000 free trees vanish in no time, […]
Grand Opening of NOMAR International Plaza and 21st Street Reconstruction Ribbon-Cutting
Friday, April 29th at 11 a.m., the mayor and others will be cutting the ribbon on the 21st Street reconstruction project and opening the new NOMAR International Plaza to the public. NOMAR International Plaza, which features a multi-use plaza and a 1,000-square-foot building with office space, public restrooms and an outdoor cultural market. It is […]
Happy Birthday to Thee… Shakespeare’s Birthday Party at Wichita Community Theater
The Bard is turning 447 on April 23, and you’re invited to his birthday party. There will be music and dancing, fencing and falconry, theater performances (naturally), cake and punch and, allegedly, an appearance by the guest of honor. This party is free and open to the public! Shakespeare’s Birthday Party Saturday, April 23rd, 2:00 […]
Reminder: Museum of World Treasures Memberships Half Price
Until May 1st, all membership levels at The Museum of World Treasures are 50% of the regular price. With this discount, a Household + membership (2 adults, all kids in the family under 21, plus one guest of any age) is $49.50. A single membership with the discount is $21.50. That’s for a whole year. […]
National Center for Aviation Training Open House
The Wichita Area Technical College’s National Center for Aviation Training will have an open house on April 19, 2011. You can tour the facility, meet the instructors, and enter to win prizes and scholarships. The Open House is from 3 – 8 p.m. For more information, visit NCAT Open House and pre-register if you want to […]
g2g Outside at the Sedgwick County Extension
Bring the kids and play in the garden with g2g Outside at the Sedgwick County Extension Center on Tuesday, April 12. Meet a little bit before 6 p.m. to join in the fun. Location: Sedgwick Co Extension , 7001 W 21st St N. (Ridge and 21st) g2gOutside (stands for Got to Go Outside) is a program […]
$1 Off Any Fresh Pork Coupon
Sign up to receive the Kansas Pork Association e-newsletter and receive a coupon by mail that’s good for $1 off any fresh cut of pork. This coupon is valid in any state!
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The Wizard of Oz Sing-Along at The Orpheum
The Orpheum Theater in downtown Wichita will be showing the 1939 classic The Wizard of Oz on Sunday, April 3rd at 6 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults or $4 for military, students, and seniors. The Orpheum Theater 200 N. Broadway, Wichita, KS 67202 (316) 263-0884
All That and a Bag of Chips: Weekend Round-Up for April 1-3, 2011
What’s cheap to do this weekend? Well, if you’re energetic type you’ll have lots to keep you busy: Friday Get your FREE Bag of Chips at Dillons between 3 and 8 p.m. today. Don’t forget to check your Daily Deals for Friday. They have some good ones! First Friday usually include lots of music and lots […]
Free Class Day at Butler County Community College
On Saturday, April 2nd, you get to go to college for free! Butler County Community College is once again hosting Free Class Day, a full day of free classes on a wide variety of subjects taught by members of the community. Learn how to start a business on the cheap, use social media for marketing, […]
Free Bag of Chips at Dillons on April 1st
It’s not an April Fool’s joke (at least it better not be :)). Dillons is giving away free small bags of Frito Lay chips made with all-natural ingredients on April 1 from 3-8 p.m. while supplies last. Limit one free bag per customer. No coupon necessary. Fun!